Residents of Idanre and Ifedore have expressed excitement over the return ticket secured by Hon. Festus Akingbaso, the member representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Fessy West Media Team and jointly signed by Kelvin Babalola and Prince Adelanke Adetoyese, residents of the federal constituency welcomed the outcome of the party’s primary election, describing the process as transparent and in line with due process. The media team attributed Akingbaso’s victory at the primary election to what it described as his impactful representation, noting that his empowerment initiatives, employment opportunities…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the recruitment of ad hoc personnel for the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, calling on qualified Nigerians to apply for various electoral roles. In a statement issued on Monday, the electoral body announced that applications are being accepted for the positions of Supervisory Presiding Officers, Presiding Officers, Assistant Presiding Officers, Registration Area Technical Support Staff and Registration Area Centre Managers. INEC said the recruitment exercise would be conducted through its INECPRES portal, which serves as the official platform for the registration of eligible ad hoc staff. According to the commission, the application portal…
The Federal Executive Council has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps, introducing major changes, including a redesigned uniform, a graduation ceremony to replace the traditional Passing Out Parade and a technology-driven mobilisation process. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, announced the approval on Monday via his X handle, describing the reforms as the first comprehensive review of the scheme since its establishment 53 years ago. According to the minister, the overhaul is aimed at preserving the NYSC’s role in promoting national unity while repositioning it as a platform that equips young Nigerians with relevant skills,…
A pressure group within the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, the Ondo Progressives Network, has rejected the list of candidates released by the party’s National Working Committee, alleging that it does not reflect the outcome of the party’s primary elections. The group’s Coordinator, Idowu Falade, made the allegation while addressing journalists in Akure on Monday, insisting that the list published by the APC leadership differed from the authentic results of the Senate and House of Representatives primaries conducted across the state. Falade alleged that the names contained in the list released by the National Working Committee were inconsistent with…
Prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State have called on members of the party to put aside their differences and work together in preparation for the 2027 general elections, saying unity remains the party’s greatest strength. The appeal was made at a stakeholders’ meeting, where party faithful stressed that internal cohesion and reconciliation among aggrieved members were necessary to sustain the APC’s dominance in the state and strengthen President Bola Tinubu’s chances of securing re-election. The leaders noted that while the APC had continued to record electoral victories in Ondo State, sustaining such success would depend largely…
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a 29-year-old man, Temitope Ikumuniwon, over alleged involvement in armed robbery, recovering a locally made pistol, a live cartridge and a battle axe during the operation. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Saturday, saying the suspect was apprehended by officers attached to the Igbotako Division during a routine surveillance exercise. According to the statement, the operation took place at about 7 a.m. on June 17, 2026, at Omotosho Motor Park along the Lagos/Ore Expressway in Igbotako, Odigbo Local Government Area. Jimoh said the…
A female teacher has reportedly died after she was allegedly assaulted by the father of one of her students in Ugbamaka, Okpo District, Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. As reported by Daily Post, the tragic incident was said to have occurred after the teacher disciplined the student during school activities. According to information shared by security and counter-insurgency analyst Zagazola Makama on X, the student’s father allegedly confronted the teacher over the punishment meted out to his child. The confrontation reportedly turned violent, with the teacher sustaining fatal injuries during the assault. The incident has sparked outrage among…
A video purportedly showing armed bandits displaying large sums of cash allegedly obtained from kidnapping ransoms has surfaced online, raising fresh concerns over Nigeria’s persistent security challenges. As reported by Daily Post, the footage, which has since gone viral on social media, was shared on Saturday by Bakatsine, a journalist known for covering insecurity and armed conflicts in Nigeria’s North-West. Posting the video on his X handle, the journalist claimed the money being displayed was proceeds from ransom payments made to secure the release of kidnap victims. “This video shows bandits flaunting money obtained through ransom payments. May Allah bring…
A Bauchi-based school proprietor and graduate of Human Physiology, Dorcas Okechukwu, has narrated how she was mistakenly declared dead by two hospitals before doctors at another medical facility discovered signs of life and rushed her into emergency care. Okechukwu, who shared her experience in an interview, described the incident as a turning point in her life, saying it deepened her Christian faith and renewed her appreciation for life. According to her, the ordeal began on April 15, 2025, shortly after accompanying her mother, Ann Okechukwu, to the United Kingdom Embassy in Abuja. She explained that after returning to her hotel,…
Former African Independent Television (AIT) Bureau Chief and veteran journalist, Mr. Tonymark Asamali Imakhe, has appealed to Nigerians, corporate organisations and other well-meaning individuals for financial assistance as he battles stroke and severe osteoarthritis. Imakhe, a former staff of Daar Communications Plc, is currently undergoing treatment and rehabilitation following a prolonged health crisis that has left him physically incapacitated and unable to continue his journalism career. An Economics graduate of the University of Ibadan, Imakhe built an illustrious career in journalism with a strong focus on grassroots reporting and community development. He began his media career by establishing two community…